Goodna State School vs Redbank Plains State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goodna State School
Goodna · Government primary · Prep-6
650 students · ICSEA 921
Redbank Plains State School
Redbank Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
727 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Goodna State School Goodna QLD | Redbank Plains State School Redbank Plains QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #626 of 804 | #636 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4264 of 4,908 | #4315 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 650 | 727 |
| Girls / boys | 310 / 340 | 341 / 386 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 117 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.6 | 51.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.4 | 29.6 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 19% |
| Suburb | Goodna 4300 | Redbank Plains 4301 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | goodnass.eq.edu.au | redbankplainsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.1 vs 27.5).
- •Goodna State School has the higher ICSEA (921 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redbank Plains State School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 650.
- •Redbank Plains State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goodna State School better than Redbank Plains State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Goodna State School and Redbank Plains State School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Goodna and Redbank Plains in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodna State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redbank Plains State School has 14.1.
How do Goodna State School and Redbank Plains State School rank in QLD?
Goodna State School is 626th of 804 and Redbank Plains State School is 636th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.